Brenda’s French Soul Food: Your Authentic New Orleans Menu Experience

Welcome to Brenda’s French Soul Food, where the vibrant flavors of New Orleans come alive in every dish. Our menu is a celebration of French culinary techniques blended with the soulful essence of Creole cuisine. Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast, a sweet beignet, or a comforting plate of grits, Brenda’s offers an authentic taste of Louisiana that will transport your taste buds straight to the French Quarter. Explore our menu and discover your next favorite meal!

Start Your Day Right with Brenda’s Kickass Breakfast Club (Mon – Fri, 8am – 11am)

Kick off your morning with our legendary breakfast sandwiches, available for phone in & dine in orders only. Each sandwich is crafted with care, featuring fresh ingredients and bold flavors, all served on a perfectly butter-toasted roll.

• Basic B Sandwich (5.00): A breakfast classic done right. Enjoy a fried egg, crispy bacon, melted American cheese, and juicy tomato nestled in a butter-toasted roll. Simple, satisfying, and utterly delicious.

• High on Hog Sandwich (5.00): For the ham lover! This sandwich layers smoky ham, a perfectly fried egg, savory ham jam, melted American cheese, and tomato on a butter-toasted roll. A truly hog-heavenly start to your day.

• Messy Mess Sandwich (5.00): Embrace the delicious mess! Sink your teeth into a runny egg, crispy fried chicken cutlet, creamy devil dip, melted American cheese, and a zesty chipotle rémoulade, all topped with tomato on a butter-toasted roll. Flavor explosion guaranteed!

• Pillow Queen Sandwich (Vegetarian! 5.00): Vegetarian breakfast perfection. Indulge in a fluffy scramble with vibrant succotash & white cheddar, a touch of chipotle rémoulade, and fresh tomato on a butter-toasted roll. A queenly choice for vegetarians and flavor enthusiasts alike.

• HBIC Sandwich (5.00): The Head B*tch In Charge of flavor! This sandwich boasts a ham, bacon & pimento cheese scramble with a delightful kick from bread & butter jalapeños & scallion, all served on a butter-toasted roll. Bold flavors for a bold start.

Enhance your breakfast sandwich with Club Sides & Such (1.99). Choose from a small potato hash, small grits, a plain beignet, or a cup o’ Joe – only available with the purchase of a breakfast sandwich.

Indulge in New Orleans’ Famous Beignets – Served All Day

No trip to Brenda’s French Soul Food is complete without experiencing our beignets. These New Orleans-style donuts are made fresh and served hot, perfect for any time of day. Three per order.

• Plain Beignets (8.75): For the purist. Enjoy the classic, unadulterated taste of a perfectly fried beignet, dusted with powdered sugar. A timeless treat.

• Chocolate Beignets (14.25): Chocolate lovers rejoice! These beignets are filled with molten Ghirardelli chocolate, creating a rich and decadent indulgence.

• Granny Smith Apple Beignets (14.25): A sweet and slightly tart delight. Filled with sweetened Granny Smith apples and a touch of cinnamon-honey butter for a comforting flavor.

• Crawfish Beignets (17.25): Savory beignets with a Louisiana twist. Spiced with cayenne, scallions & cheddar, these crawfish beignets are a unique and flavorful experience.

• Three Way Beignets (12.25): Can’t decide? Get one of each: Plain, apple & chocolate. The perfect sampler for beignet aficionados.

• Flight Beignets (18.00): Experience the full spectrum of flavor with one of each: Crawfish, plain, apple & chocolate. The ultimate beignet adventure.

• Ube Beignet (5.75 each): A taste of Filipino-Creole fusion. Our special Ube beignet is filled with ube coconut jam & white chocolate, offering a unique and vibrant flavor profile.

House Favorites: Soulful Dishes to Warm Your Heart

Discover the heart and soul of Brenda’s with our House Favorites. These dishes are crafted with traditional techniques and the freshest ingredients, embodying the essence of French Soul Food.

• Cream Biscuit & Country Sausage Gravy (15.00): A Southern comfort classic elevated. Fluffy cream biscuits smothered in rich country sausage gravy, served with two eggs any style.

  • Enhance your gravy with: link or andouille sausage (+6.00), chicken sausage (+8.00), or creole chicken cutlet (+7.00).

• Chicken & Andouille Gumbo: A taste of Louisiana in a bowl. Our authentic gumbo features okra, steamed white rice & scallion.

  • Cup of gumbo (8.00)
  • Bowl of gumbo, with toasted french roll (16.50)

• Hangtown Fry (25.00): A San Francisco gold rush classic with a Brenda’s twist. Crispy oyster, bacon & scallion scramble, served with your choice of grits or hash, plus a cream biscuit or toast.

• Crispy Pork Belly (20.00): Indulge in rich flavors and textures. Crispy pork belly paired with a poached egg, creamy cheddar grits, and a spicy onion relish.

• Grillades & Grits (21.00): A New Orleans staple. Tender beef cutlets braised in flavorful creole gravy, served over creamy grits with two eggs any style, plus a cream biscuit or toast.

• Shrimp & Grits with Spicy Tomato-Bacon Gravy (25.00): A luxurious and flavorful dish. Sautéed shrimp served over cheddar grits and smothered in a spicy tomato-bacon gravy.

• Catfish & Grits with Spicy Tomato-Bacon Gravy (25.00): Southern comfort at its finest. Crispy catfish nuggets atop cheddar grits, finished with our signature spicy tomato-bacon gravy.

French Toast: Sweet Starts to Any Day

Treat yourself to our decadent French Toast, made with thick slices of cinnamon-battered brioche.

• Classic French Toast (14.00): Simplicity at its best. Three thick slices of cinnamon-battered brioche, grilled to golden perfection.

• Butter Pecan French Toast (16.00): Elevate your French toast experience. Our classic french toast topped with a luscious butter pecan sauce.

• Bananas Foster French Toast (17.00): A New Orleans dessert classic reimagined for breakfast. Our classic french toast smothered in warm butter rum sauce with caramelized bananas & whipped cream.

Ours Eggs Benedict: Creole Hollandaise Perfection

Experience Eggs Benedict like never before, served on cream biscuits with our signature creole hollandaise. Choice of grits or hash.

• Florentine Benedict (19.00): A vegetarian delight. Classic eggs benedict with a vibrant Florentine twist.
• Ham Benedict (22.00): A hearty and flavorful option featuring savory ham.
• Pulled Pork Benedict (22.00): Tender pulled pork adds a smoky and rich dimension to this classic.
• Fried Chicken Benedict (22.00): Crispy fried chicken elevates this benedict to a soul food masterpiece.
• Fried Catfish Benedict (22.00): Crispy fried catfish offers a unique and Southern-inspired benedict experience.

Eggs, Etc.: Your Way, Every Day

All egg dishes are served with your choice of potato hash or grits, plus toast or a cream biscuit, unless otherwise noted. Egg whites only +1.50.

• Two Eggs Any Way You Like ’Em (14.00): Keep it simple and satisfying. Two eggs cooked to your preference.

  • Add your favorite meaty side: bacon (+5.00), ham (+6.00), link or andouille sausage (+6.00), chicken sausage (+8.00), or creole chicken cutlet (+7.00).

• Corn Succotash & White Cheddar Omelette (18.00): A fresh and flavorful vegetarian omelette. Filled with corn, zucchini, tomato, lima beans, onion & sweet pepper succotash and white cheddar.

• Andouille Sausage & Cheddar Omelette (22.00): Spice up your morning with this savory omelette. Featuring andouille sausage, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, scallions, and a touch of sauce piquant.

• Egg & Bacon Tartine (19.00): An open-faced sandwich with breakfast favorites. Bacon, scrambled eggs, swiss cheese & tomato-bacon relish on a toasted french roll. Choice of grits or hash.

• Tofu Hash (19.00): A hearty and flavorful vegan option. Blackened tofu, corn succotash, mushrooms, spinach, potatoes, served with your choice of toast, cream biscuit or fruit.

On The Side: Perfect Additions to Your Meal

Enhance your Brenda’s experience with our delicious sides.

• Meaty Sides: Bacon (5.00), Ham (6.00), Link or Andouille Sausage (6.00), Chicken Sausage (8.00), Creole Chicken Cutlet (7.00), Fried Shrimp or Catfish (13.00), Country Sausage Gravy (6.00/12.00).

• Vegetarian Sides: One Egg Any Style (2.75), Sourdough Toast (3.00), Cream Biscuit (4.25), Potato Hash (5.25/10.50), Grits (5.25/10.50), Cheese Grits (6.25/12.50).

• Vegan Sides: Fresh Fruit (6.00/12.00), Corn Succotash (6.00/12.00), Garlic Spinach (6.00/12.00).

Drinks: Refreshing Beverages to Complement Your Meal

Quench your thirst with our selection of refreshing drinks.

• Grandma’s Molasses-Black Walnut Iced Coffee with Whipped Cream (6.00)

• Sweet Watermelon House Tea (4.50)

• Lemonade (4.50)

• Arnold Palmer (4.50)

• Iced Tea (3.50)

• Mineral Water (4.00)

• Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite (3.75)

• Abita Root Beer (4.25)

• Orange Juice (3.50)

• Guava Nectar (5.00)

• Apple Juice (5.00)

• Milk (3.50)

• Community Coffee with Chicory (4.75)

• Café au Lait (4.75)

• Espresso (4.00)

• Cappuccino (4.50)

• Latte (5.00)

• Mocha (6.00)

• Hot Chocolate (5.50)

• Hot Tea (4.00)

Cocktails, Beer & Wine: Low-ABV Delights

Enjoy our selection of low-ABV cocktails, beers, and wines to enhance your dining experience.

• Hurricane Andrew (12.00)

• Creole Bloody Mary (10.00)

• Mimosas (10.00 / 19.00)

• Coup de Café (7.00)

• Underberg Bitters Shot (3.50)

• Fort Point Kolsch Style Ale (8.00)

• Abita Amber (8.00)

• Almanac Love Hazy IPA (10.00) (16oz)

• Russian River Pliny the Elder Double IPA (12.00) (510ml)

• East Brothers Oatmeal Stout (10.00) (16oz)

• Sparkling Rosé (8/30)

• Chardonnay (12/46)

• Sauvignon Blanc (12) (250ml can)

• Rosé (12) (250ml can)

• Côtes du Rhône (9/34)

• Malbec (12) (250ml can)

• Corkage (15)

Come experience the magic of Brenda’s French Soul Food – where every meal is a taste of New Orleans!